A local authority in the South West is looking for an experienced Community Safety Officer to lead its response to anti-social behaviour and community safety concerns. You’ll manage a caseload, take formal enforcement action where it’s needed, and work closely with police, housing providers and other partners to resolve problems.The role involves site visits at least three days a week, so you’ll need to live within a reasonable distance.What you’ll be doingLeading the response to ASB and community safety concerns, giving specialist advice, overseeing case management and coordinating operational workResponding to complaints and service requests about community safety, ASB and safeguardingTaking formal enforcement action, including Community Protection Warnings and Notices, ASB injunctions and Closure OrdersAttending court for injunction applications and Closure Orders, and supporting housing association possession proceedingsGiving advice and guidance to members of the publicTaking part in community engagement events and multi-agency enforcement campaignsWorking with police, housing associations, fire, health, social care and other local authoritiesAttending partnership meetings, such as police liaison meetings, Community Safety Partnership (CSP) groups, multi-agency case meetings and ASB Case ReviewsWhat we’re looking forCommunity safety or ASB experience in a local authority or housing associationHands-on experience of CPWs/CPNs, injunctions and Closure OrdersExperience of preparing cases for court and giving evidenceGood working knowledge of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014Strong people skills and a practical, problem-solving approachFull driving licence and access to a car
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